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187. Is Annabelle Coming to Salem?

Salem has witches, pirates, merchants, and murderers, but soon, Salem may another to the list: Annabelle, one of the most haunted dolls in America. The doll is currently part of the Warren’s Occult Museum, which has recently come under a new custodianship that wants to bring the whole collection to Salem. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a chat about the controversy surrounding the "haunted" doll.  If a visceral two-hour meeting at City Hall or Reddit and Facebook posts are anything to go by, locals and paranormal investigators alike have strong opinions on the matter and the pot (or maybe cauldron) is well and truly stirred. 
Salem Town Hall Meeting
CT Insider
Yahoo article
Salem, MA subreddit
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186. Salem History: Sarah Parker Remond

The Remonds are by far one of Salem's most famous families. But it may be the youngest daughter, Sarah Parker Remond, who left the greatest impact. Following in her brother's footsteps, Sarah became an anti-slavery activist and lecturer. She toured the country, achieved international success, and earned advanced degrees, all at a time when women (specifically black women) were limited in public discourse. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for look at the exhilarating life of this very special Salemite. 
“Hear Us: Honoring Women’s Contributions.” Black Women’s History Task Force. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
“Remond Family.” Hamilton Hall. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
“Remond Family Papers.” Massachusetts Historical Society. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
“Remond Park.” Salem Public Library Wiki. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
“Remond, Sarah Parker.” Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
“Remond, Sarah Parker.” Salem Public Library Wiki. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
Salenius, Sirpa. An Abolitionist Abroad: Sarah Parker Remond in Cosmopolitan Europe. Amherst: University of Massachusetts Press, 2016. LINK.
“Sarah Parker Remond.” Wikipedia. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
“Sarah Remond Ejected from Boston Theater.” Mass Moments. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
“University Centre Warrington Celebrates Relocation with Blue Plaque Unveiling.” FE News. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
 
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185. Salem History: Charles Lenox Remond

While John and Nancy Remond served dignitaries and presidents at Hamilton Hall, their eldest son became an accomplished author and public speaker. Known for his voice and wit, Charles Lenox Remond was one of the first to speak out against the horrors of slavery. He traveled with William Lloyd Garrison, inspired Fredrick Douglas, recruited for the USCT, and spoke on political stages everywhere from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts. Join your favorite Salem tour guides for a peak into the life of Charles Remond.
 
Hamilton Hall. “The Remond Family.” Accessed March 8, 2026. https://www.hamiltonhall.org/remond.
Seger, Donna A., et al., eds. Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City. Salem, MA: Salem State University Press, 2021.
 
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184. Salem History: The Remond Family (part 1)

Of all the famous names that have made their imprint on Salem's history, there's perhaps none more renowned and wide-reaching than the Remonds. In fact, one could argue they are the most famous family in Salem's history. Rather than just one man, one merchant, one author, one woodcarver, the Remonds left a multigenerational legacy. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides for a chat about John and Nancy, the first Remonds of Salem.
Hamilton Hall. “The Remond Family.” Accessed March 8, 2026. https://www.hamiltonhall.org/remond.
Seger, Donna A., et al., eds. Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City. Salem, MA: Salem State University Press, 2021.
Seger, Donna. “John Remond’s Struggle for Citizenship.” Streets of Salem, February 10, 2022. https://streetsofsalem.com/2022/02/10/john-remonds-struggle-for-citizenship/
Seger, Donna. “The Worldly Remonds of Salem.” Streets of Salem, January 19, 2015. https://streetsofsalem.com/2015/01/19/the-worldly-remonds-of-salem/
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183. Witch Trials: Alice Parker

We return to 1692 Salem to talk about another victim of the Salem Witch Trials: Alice Parker. Details of her early life may be scant - maybe even nonexistent - but those superstitious puritans left behind plenty of vivid examinations and testimony for us to sift through. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for a look at Alice Parker's story.
Roach, Marilynne K. The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege. New York: Cooper Square Press, 2002.
Roach, Marilynne K. Six Women of Salem: The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2013.
Rosenthal, Bernard. Salem Story: Reading the Witch Trials of 1692. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993.
Upham, Charles W. Salem Witchcraft. 2 vols. Boston: Wiggin and Lunt, 1867.
University of Virginia Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive. “Alice Parker.” Accessed March 3, 2026. https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/tag/parker_alice.html.
Salem Witch Museum. “Alice Parker Home Site.” Accessed March 3, 2026. https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/alice-parker-home-site-of/.
History of Massachusetts. “Alice Parker of Salem.” Accessed March 3, 2026. https://historyofmassachusetts.org/alice-parker-salem/.
 
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182. The Blizzard of '78 (revisited)

Salem is buried in snow! Or rather - the whole New England region is. We thought it was the perfect time to dig up our Blizzard episode from last year. Stay warm!
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New England is known for its unpredictable and unforgiving winter weather. We've seen everything from ice storms to a Snowpocalypse, but few storms have had the impact as the Northeastern Blizzard of 1978. Hurricane force winds, extreme tidal flooding, and over two feet of snow in less than two days. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they recap the damage, devastation, and aftermath of this historic storm. You'll hear some light-hearted insights about how Salem State College students weathered the blizzard, as well as some grim details about an oil spill and fatal rescue attempt off Salem's coast. 
Blizzard Photo Slide Show - Salem News
Photos: Looking back at the Blizzard of ‘78
"The Global Hope is Around": An Incident at Salem Sound by K.W. Mathews
"Heroism in the Blizzard of 1978" by Micheal J. Tougias.
YOUTUBE - Loss of Pilot Boat "Can Do", Blizzard of 1978 off Salem, Mass.
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181. Essex Street (part 4)

Our journey down Essex Street comes to an end with a final stroll through the McIntire District. We leave behind the bustling downtown center with a history of commerce, theaters, and banks, to venture into a quieter, residential stretch. From the Witch House to the intersection at Boston Street, let's walk the last .6 miles of our Salem's main drag. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, for one final exploration of Essex Street.
Feel free to open google maps and walk with us as we start our journey at the Witch House!
google.com/maps/place/The+Witch+House+at+Salem/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x138b2c020d904b96?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111
https://www.salemma.gov/1254/Lady-of-Salem
https://www.firstchurchinsalem.org/
https://www.pem.org/historic-houses/ropes-mansion
https://salempl.org/
https://salemathenaeum.net/
https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/salemartsma/artwork/joseph-hodges-choate-memorial
 
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180. LIVE: Salem Love Nuggets Vol. IV

Welcome to our fourth annual installment of Love Nuggets! This time, in front of a LIVE audience at Longboards Restaurant & Bar located on Pickering Wharf. If you didn't make it out during the untimely blizzard and parking ban, fret not, you can listen now. It was Salem's So Sweet weekend and we found some sweet and shocking history for you - not to mention our lovely listener contributions. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they cover “love” in Salem! We’ve got the sorted history of Valentine's Day, love from the grave, and of course the actual nuggets of love, your stories from right here in the Witch City. Has Salem cast her spell on you yet?
 
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179. Debunking the Tunnel Myth

We're back for another round of tunnel hunting! Way back in Episode 10, we talked about the legend of smuggling tunnels under Salem and it has been somewhat of a running joke on the Pod ever since. But it's time to revisit these rumors, because historically, there was no network of secret hidden tunnels in Salem. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they debunk the persistent claims about these so-called smuggling tunnels. We're also putting our money where our mouths are! If you have actual physical or historical evidence of tunnels in Salem, we are offering a $300 reward. We’re not messing around this time.
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178. Salem's Tercentenary 1926 (part 3)

How do you wrap up a week-long celebration of 300 years of history? With more parades... obviously! Along with band concerts, street fairs, fireworks, a grand ball, and even a firemen's muster. Our coverage of Salem's 300th birthday may be coming to a close, but we still have a lot to get through on the event line-up. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they reach their conclusion on the celebrations of a century ago.  
Tickets to our next LIVE SHOW on February 7th!
For all Salem News references, see microfilm at Salem Public Library for July 1926.
Brisbane Telegraph,June 17, 1926. Newspapers.com. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK.
“Boston Woman Dies in Parachute Fall; Fifteen Thousand See Louise.”New York Times, May 28, 1928. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK.
Daily Mirror,July 8, 1926. Newspapers.com. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK.
The Boston Globe,July 9, 1926. Newspapers.com. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK.
The Lewiston Daily Sun,May 4, 1926. Newspapers.com. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK.
The Los Angeles Times,August 8, 1926. Newspapers.com. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK.
New Castle News,March 12, 1926. Newspapers.com. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK.
Record-Journal,February 23, 1926. Newspapers.com. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK.
“Salem Tercentenary.”Salem Public Library Links and Lore. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK.
“Salem Tercentenary.”Salem State University Archives & Special Collections Blog. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK.
Salem Tercentenary July 4th to 10th: Official Program of the Celebration and Episodes in History.Compiled by John D. H. Gauss. Salem, MA: Salem City Government, 1926.
The Springfield Daily Republican,April 4, 1926. Newspapers.com. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK.
Streets of Salem. “The Salem Tercentenary, 1926.” January 7, 2024. Accessed November 11, 2025.LINK.
If you want to know what they were dancing to back in 1926, check out this playlist! YOUTUBE
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